Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys know that it is difficult enough to defend hit-and-run cases without having to deal with other charges, such as vehicular manslaughter. However, one particular case in Los Angeles demonstrates how difficult a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer's job can be when dealing with a hit-and-run.
A pregnant woman was struck and injured in South Los Angeles by a vehicle driven by her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, and the fetus died, police said today. The hit-and-run occurred about 10:30 a.m. Sunday after the two women got into an argument. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital with broken bones. The baby was delivered but did not survive.
The woman who drove the hit-and-runvehicle later turned herself in at the LAPD's Newton Station and was expected to be charged with attempted murder, Smith said. What charge would arise from the death of the fetus was not immediately clear.
California Hit and Run charges can be classified as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the seriousness of the accident, extent of damage, and defendant's past criminal record.
The attorneys at Rodriguez, Lewis & Kahn are experienced in defending California Hit and Run cases. For first time offenders, Mr. Rodriguez' clients rarely serve jail time. In some cases, Stephen works out an agreement with the victim, Judge, and District Attorney, called a "civil compromise", which results in a dismissal of the defendant's criminal proceedings.
